US Bridges

Wingfield Springs over Channel

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Washoe County, Nevada · Sparks · Structure no. B2727

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wingfield Springs over Channel is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wingfield Springs over Channel in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,730 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWingfield Springs
CrossesChannel
LocationSparks
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.61214, -119.68974
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2017)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wingfield Springs over Channel built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wingfield Springs over Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Wingfield Springs over Channel carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Wingfield Springs over Channel?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Wingfield Springs over Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.